Atty. Douglas Anthony Cherry

Atty. Douglas Anthony Cherry

Douglas Anthony Cherry is a lawyer practicing arts and sports, business law, civil litigation and 23 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Sarasota Sarasota 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Anthony Cherry at a glance

Douglas Anthony Cherry is a Partner based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in United States District Court Middle District of Florida (2000) and United States District Court Southern District of Florida (2012). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Florida (B.S., 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional and Community Affiliations •Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation, Business Recruitment, Retention & Expansion (BR2E) Committee •The Judge John M. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas Anthony Cherry is a lawyer practicing arts and sports, business law, civil litigation and 23 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Douglas practices at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in Sarasota, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Anthony Cherry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Anthony Cherry handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

Douglas Anthony Cherry is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Florida →

Copyright Law

Douglas Anthony Cherry is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Douglas Anthony Cherry is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas Anthony Cherry is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Douglas Anthony Cherry is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sarasota are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Anthony Cherry

Where is Douglas Anthony Cherry's law office located?
Douglas Anthony Cherry's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Anthony Cherry handle?
Douglas Anthony Cherry focuses on trademark, copyright, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Douglas Anthony Cherry practiced law?
Douglas Anthony Cherry has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Douglas Anthony Cherry go to law school?
Douglas Anthony Cherry earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact Douglas Anthony Cherry for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Anthony Cherry directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas Anthony Cherry received?
Douglas Anthony Cherry's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida Levin College of Law
- 2000
B.S.
University of Florida
- 1997

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

United States District Court Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 2000
United States District Court Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2012

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